Just a few V6 related Q's

.::Astina|Brad::. · 31-10-2003, 09:08 PM

Hey guys...
I was wondering what other people owning a V6 feel about their stock astinas ride... mine seems alittle harsh, i can feel alot of bumps on the road, could my shocks be worn, or is the V6 just a firmer ride than most cars?
I recnetly had my engine replaced as i killed my last one. I can notice heaps more power now, but when i reach around 3000 rpm the engine has a big kick in it and it jsut takes off like a wild beast, i kinda like it, but i'm not sure if this is normal.

Thanx for any help guys...

Dogo · 31-10-2003, 09:33 PM

the kick is normal. i dont have a technical description of what it is, but from what i understand a valve opens up and lets more air ( i think its air ) in.

might be something to do with the air swirling or something :? i loved it tho

*drools over sunroof* i want one

i cant really remember the ride as i had it lowered on 18s for such a long time

fltchanz · 01-11-2003, 07:36 AM

Gidday,

I have a 93 Lantis V6. I had the shocks replaced a few months ago with Koni Sport Adjustables. These were well worth it as it rode like a dog before, now is like new.

Well worth the money. Get the Whiteline sway as this is a cheapy and adds to the fun!

Rupewrecht · 01-11-2003, 07:07 PM

That kick you feel is the VRIS - variable length intake runners basically, that change their flow direction (and therefore torque attributes) according to rpm

ABC · 04-11-2003, 10:10 AM

Yeah, my V6 is kinda hard on the road. I think its fairly normal.

31-10-2003, 09:08 PM	#1
.::Astina\|Brad::. Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syd. Posts: 137	Just a few V6 related Q's Hey guys... I was wondering what other people owning a V6 feel about their stock astinas ride... mine seems alittle harsh, i can feel alot of bumps on the road, could my shocks be worn, or is the V6 just a firmer ride than most cars? I recnetly had my engine replaced as i killed my last one. I can notice heaps more power now, but when i reach around 3000 rpm the engine has a big kick in it and it jsut takes off like a wild beast, i kinda like it, but i'm not sure if this is normal. Thanx for any help guys... __________________ 2Ltr Manual V6 1994 Astina Hardtop With Sunroof +Check My stina in the readers rides area+

31-10-2003, 09:33 PM	#2
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	the kick is normal. i dont have a technical description of what it is, but from what i understand a valve opens up and lets more air ( i think its air ) in. might be something to do with the air swirling or something :? i loved it tho drools over sunroof i want one i cant really remember the ride as i had it lowered on 18s for such a long time __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

01-11-2003, 07:36 AM	#3
fltchanz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13	Gidday, I have a 93 Lantis V6. I had the shocks replaced a few months ago with Koni Sport Adjustables. These were well worth it as it rode like a dog before, now is like new. Well worth the money. Get the Whiteline sway as this is a cheapy and adds to the fun! __________________ 93 Lantis Type R V6, Koni Adjustables, Whiteline Sway, 17" Mak Fioranos shod with Eagle F1 GSD3 Readers Ride http://www.astinagt.com/readers/ride...serid=fltchanz

01-11-2003, 07:07 PM	#4
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	That kick you feel is the VRIS - variable length intake runners basically, that change their flow direction (and therefore torque attributes) according to rpm __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

04-11-2003, 10:10 AM	#5
ABC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 625 View Photos By: ABC	Yeah, my V6 is kinda hard on the road. I think its fairly normal. __________________ ABC - Andy 1996 Manual V6 Noble Green Hatch FS: $11,500 1992 Manual SOHC Red BG Hatch

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